How to tighten up the ride quality on a high mileage chassis?
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damn dude.... you're way ahead of me. LOL.
I'm at 206,000 miles and my car is loud as hell. LOL.
I've got front end links, subframe bushings, new exhaust hanger (she's clunking), picking up new rear end links and subframe locks and a couple other bushings. That should get me pretty well quieted down for now.
But I'm expecting a complete bushing kit coming up.
I'm at 206,000 miles and my car is loud as hell. LOL.
I've got front end links, subframe bushings, new exhaust hanger (she's clunking), picking up new rear end links and subframe locks and a couple other bushings. That should get me pretty well quieted down for now.
But I'm expecting a complete bushing kit coming up.
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so funny everyone knows how to stiffen up your ride but no one knows how to fix the squeeky windows
replace the rubber squeegee seals that are on the doors with new ones - this actually wipes the glass when you roll down the window- your noise will go away,
they are supposed to have a felt flocking on them that wears off after years of opening and closing the windows.
replace the rubber squeegee seals that are on the doors with new ones - this actually wipes the glass when you roll down the window- your noise will go away,
they are supposed to have a felt flocking on them that wears off after years of opening and closing the windows.
it took me a little bit to find it but check this write up by TIC: 02/03 Impreza refresh – where to begin - NASIOC
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so funny everyone knows how to stiffen up your ride but no one knows how to fix the squeeky windows
replace the rubber squeegee seals that are on the doors with new ones - this actually wipes the glass when you roll down the window- your noise will go away,
they are supposed to have a felt flocking on them that wears off after years of opening and closing the windows.
replace the rubber squeegee seals that are on the doors with new ones - this actually wipes the glass when you roll down the window- your noise will go away,
they are supposed to have a felt flocking on them that wears off after years of opening and closing the windows.
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damn dude.... you're way ahead of me. LOL.
I'm at 206,000 miles and my car is loud as hell. LOL.
I've got front end links, subframe bushings, new exhaust hanger (she's clunking), picking up new rear end links and subframe locks and a couple other bushings. That should get me pretty well quieted down for now.
But I'm expecting a complete bushing kit coming up.
I'm at 206,000 miles and my car is loud as hell. LOL.
I've got front end links, subframe bushings, new exhaust hanger (she's clunking), picking up new rear end links and subframe locks and a couple other bushings. That should get me pretty well quieted down for now.
But I'm expecting a complete bushing kit coming up.
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it took me a little bit to find it but check this write up by TIC: 02/03 Impreza refresh – where to begin - NASIOC
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Energy Suspension makes a master bushing kit which includes a bunch of the ones I mentioned, but not quite all of them for ~$150. Not sure on the quality but it seems like the same polyurethane. Maybe someone has done a durometer comparison, but I haven't bothered to look for it since most of my bushings are already replaced.
I'd also give Import Image a call and see about setting up a group buy with some others who need bushings (i'm sure there are lots of them around). The tough part is that some of them will need to be installed with the use of a press.
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you finally picked up your car huh? haha. Happy to know its on the road my friend. I'll call you. I'm interested to see what worked for you and what was only minor in efficacy.
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